Florida § 627.612 - Proof of loss.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 627.612 — Proof of loss., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 627.612. Proof of loss.
The contract shall include the following provision: “Proof of Loss: If the policy provides for periodic payment for a continuing loss, written proof of loss must be given the insurer within 90 days after the end of each period for which the insurer is liable. For any other loss, written proof must be given within 90 days after such loss. If it was not reasonably possible to give written proof in the time required, the insurer shall not reduce or deny the claim for this reason if the proof is filed as soon as reasonably possible. In any event, the proof required must be given no later than 1 year from the time specified unless the claimant was legally incapacitated.”
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 627.612
What does Florida Statutes § 627.612 cover?
Section 627.612 ("Proof of loss.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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